LEXINGTON, Ky., Sept. 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Tempur Sealy
International, Inc. announced today an additional commitment of
$1.5 million in bed donations and
contributions to support recovery efforts in Florida and Texas, in the wake of Hurricanes Harvey and
Irma. The latest commitment brings the company's total planned
hurricane-related contributions to approximately $2.5 million.
Tempur Sealy's commitment will provide mattresses to assist
victims in Texas and Florida in the rebuilding process after the
devastation caused by the hurricanes. Tempur Sealy will work
primarily with its long-time disaster recovery partner, Good360,
which coordinates directly with local recovery agencies to meet the
needs of families impacted by disasters.
Because of the large scope of need following back-to-back
hurricanes, Tempur Sealy will be donating beds from its entire
family of brands, including Cocoon by Sealy, Tempur-Pedic, Sealy
and Stearns & Foster.
In addition to committing more than $2
million worth of beds for hurricane victims, the company has
also earmarked up to an additional $400,000 to establish a support fund for
retailer-directed charitable contributions.
"It's been hard to watch the devastation caused in Florida by Hurricane Irma on the heels of the
damage in Texas caused by
Hurricane Harvey," said Scott
Thompson, Tempur Sealy Chairman and CEO. "But just as we
witnessed in Texas, it has been
inspiring to see the citizens of Florida pull together to help neighbors,
friends and even strangers. As they begin to rebuild their lives,
we want them to know that we and our retail partners will be there
to help."
Thompson noted that the company has already delivered four
trailer loads of mattresses to assist Houston-area shelters and charities, with more
to come. The donations have been coordinated through Good360 and
the Society of St. Vincent De Paul, two of the company's longtime
partners for charitable giving.
Tempur Sealy and Good360 have been engaged in past disaster
recovery efforts in Louisiana,
North Carolina, South Carolina, West
Virginia and other areas. The partnership has helped
thousands of families begin to rebuild their lives following
natural disasters.
Since 2011, Tempur Sealy has donated more than 150,000 beds to
charity, with a focus on disaster relief, family and children's
charities, first responders and military organizations.
About Tempur Sealy International, Inc.
Tempur Sealy International, Inc. (NYSE: TPX) develops,
manufactures, and markets mattresses, foundations, pillows and
other products. The Company's products are sold worldwide
through third party retailers, its own stores, and online. The
Company's brand portfolio includes many highly recognized brands in
the industry, including Tempur®, Tempur-Pedic®, Sealy® featuring
Posturepedic® Technology, Cocoon by Sealy and Stearns &
Foster®. World headquarters for Tempur Sealy
International is in Lexington, KY. For more information,
visit http://www.tempursealy.com or call
800-805-3635.
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